Set out on a Moroccan adventure that encompasses the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains, the endless sands of the Sahara, and the bustling cities of Casablanca, Fes, and Marrakech. Along the way, Nikon and AFAR professional photographers David Tejada and Rachel Rudwall will provide photography mentoring as well as access to the latest Nikon equipment.
The small-group expedition begins in Casablanca with a visit to the Mosque of Hassan II, second only in size to the mosque at Mecca. We proceed to the famed “blue city” of Chefchaoun in the Rif Mountains. Next up is Fes, where we’ll explore the maze-like old city, passing donkeys piled high with goods, as well as the souk. We’ll trade the city for the valleys and cedar and pine forests of the Atlas Mountains region and then head to Merzouga, a charming Saharan village at the base of the Erg Chebbi dunes. A camel ride and overnight stay at a Bedouin camp—enjoying local food, fireside stories, and the brilliant desert stars—are included. The expedition continues inland toward the sensuous city of Marrakech, where the final two days provide the chance to capture iconic sights like the Jemaa el Fna market and the Koutoubia Mosque and savor a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant.
This 10-day, 9-night expedition begins in Casablanca and concludes in Marrakech, with diverse and compelling photography opportunities that include bustling urban scenes, Saharan landscapes, portraiture, and architecture. Please note that all times are approximate. Itinerary details are subject to change.
6:00 am: Breakfast
7:00 am: Depart for Merzouga in the High Atlas Mountains
11:30 am: Stop for lunch
12:30 pm: Continue to Merzouga, with photography breaks along the way
4:30 pm: Arrive at Merzouga
5:00 pm: Desert camel ride
6:00 pm: Arrive at Yasmina Luxury Desert Camp
7:30 pm: Fireside dinner; free time to capture the desert at night
Land-Only Expedition Cost: $1,365 per person. Includes hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), breakfast daily, and two group dinners, English-speaking guides, private vehicle transportation, camel rides, formal and informal photography instruction, and group review sessions. Does not include international airfare, insurance, entry visa (if needed), gratuities and optional excursions. Single occupancy hotel options available for an additional cost. Please note that travel insurance is required for all World in Focus expeditions.
David Tejada is one of Colorado's most highly regarded photographers. He is recognized for his dramatic and innovative photographic lighting techniques and graphic style.
David shoots both domestic and international assignments for graphic design firms and Fortune 500 companies nationwide. With 30 years photography experience, David is equally at home hovering in a helicopter over a drill rig in the Andes, creating dramatic lighting in a laboratory setting, or shooting a CEO portrait in New York City
If you want to know what it's like to climb Kilimanjaro, paraglide with a hawk, ice climb, or scuba dive the continental divide in Iceland, Rachel's the woman to ask. Rachel has traveled all seven continents, lived in three countries and journeyed through over 60 nations.
As an Emmy-nominated on-camera Host, producer, camera operator, speaker, writer, and social Influencer, Rachel has been a featured expert for AFAR, Mashable, Expedia, American Airlines, Marie Claire Magazine, Verizon, and many more brands.
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